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Federal government cancels naturalization ceremonies in Hudson Valley counties; lawmakers contest decision

Lawler said that in his talks with immigration and Homeland Security officials he was told that certain counties do not have jurisdiction based on courts that are overseeing the naturalization.

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‘Testing the waters.’ Nassau County executive visits Orange County as he considers run for governor

Blakeman spoke exclusively with News 12 at a veterans luncheon in Montgomery, where he greeted attendees, shook hands and openly discussed the possibility of entering the 2026 race.